Kent · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips in Platt's Heath
Bring the chip shop to your Christmas party in Platt's Heath. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Lights switch-on events
Christmas party fish and chips in Platt's Heath
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Platt's Heath
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Hot fish and chips on a cold December day is festive in its own way. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater school and PTA Christmas fairs and staff Christmas parties.
In winter near Platt's Heath, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
How we price a fish and chip van for your Christmas party
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Questions from Platt's Heath
What’s the nearest station to Platt's Heath?
Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Platt's Heath from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Platt's Heath? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Platt's Heath
Other occasions in Platt's Heath
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Make sure the van and queue are well lit
- Plan cover for the queue
- Plan an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Keep the walk from the door to the van short, so nobody is out in the cold for long.
A bit of festive music by the van helps.
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Platt's Heath?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festive family gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs at schools
- Christmas markets and fairs
A Christmas fair at Church of St Nicholas is just the kind of event a chip van suits.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
Is a fish and chip van right for your Christmas party?
For something other than turkey, a chip van is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Platt's Heath
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a Christmas party in Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a Christmas party in Platt's Heath, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Platt's Heath. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Platts Heath Primary School, suit a chip van. If people are coming by rail, Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Platt's Heath; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Streets in the area include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. An afternoon Christmas party in Platt's Heath can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 3:50pm; light the path to the van.
- It starts with your date, site and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a lit, sheltered spot for the van and queue.
- On the day we set up and fry fresh at the agreed time.
- We pack up when service ends and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Platt's Heath? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch